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HMO 772K

1972 MG Midget

Orange Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

58,239 mi
Last recorded58,239 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2018
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHMO 772K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2018 58,239 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2018 58,224 miles

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Long brake pedal travel.

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 58,025 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 57,996 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 57,684 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 57,511 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 57,070 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

near side fog light inop

Pass 30 Oct 2012 56,811 miles

Nearside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear exhaust rubber mounting spliting

Pass 28 Oct 2011 56,607 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 56,130 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 55,636 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 55,343 miles

exhaust ctr mtg seperating.

rear spring bushes perished.

How Reliable is the MG Midget?

Based on 84,419 MOT tests across 9,949 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
286
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
9,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,648
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,284
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,239
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,079
Stop lamp not working 2,058
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HMO 772K is a 1972 MG Midget in Orange with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1972 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 33,792 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Midget fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,648 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HMO 772K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Midget typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 54 years old, this MG Midget is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HMO 772K registered?

HMO 772K is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 4 May 1972.

Is HMO 772K safe to buy?

The MOT history for HMO 772K shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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